Silly remarks by anyone oftentimes takes deeper roots than the memory of evil deeds.The late Earl of Sussex told the reigning Queen that her conditions were as crooked as her carcass, but it cost him his head which his insurrection had not cost him but for that speech. Sir Walter Raleigh 1554-1618
Learn the lesson- Once words are out, you cannot take them back. Keep them under control. Be particularly careful with sarcasm.The momentary satisfaction you gain with your biting words will be outweighed by the price you pay.
It is said that oysters open completely when the moon is full; and when the crab sees one it throws a piece of stone or seaweed into it and the oyster cannot close again so that it serves the crab for meat.Such is the fate of him who opens his mouth too much and thereby puts himself at the mercy of the listener.
Leonardo Da Vinci 1452-1519
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